Cheap flights from Colombo to Dhaka (CMB–DAC)

CMBBandaranaike International Colombo Airport
Sri Lanka

DACHazrat Shahjalal International Airport
Bangladesh

FitsAir and SriLankan Airlines fly Colombo to Dhaka (CMB–DAC) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 2,170 km (1,350 mi).

From: CMB; Colombo
To: DAC; Dhaka
Nonstop: Yes · 2 airlines
Airlines: 8D · UL
Cheapest fare found: $189 one-way
Distance: 2,170 km (1,350 mi)
Time difference: Dhaka 30 minutes ahead

Network data imported from airport and airline sources:1 October 2026· How we verify

Colombo to Dhaka fares by month

Cheapest one-way fare found: $189 for October 2026 on IndiGo (1 stop). Nonstop from $261.

Oct ’26$189nonstop $261
Nov ’26$199

Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found 8 October 2026. Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.

When to fly CMB–DAC

Days in Dhaka average 18–28 °C in January and December. Set your watch 30 minutes forward on landing at DAC.

Colombo to Dhaka: frequently asked questions

Fares: Aviasales price cache, 8 October 2026.

How much is a flight from Bandaranaike Colombo (CMB) to Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal (DAC)?

From $189 one-way, the cheapest fare found for October 2026 on IndiGo with 1 stop; nonstop from $261 (found 8 October 2026).

Which airlines fly CMB–DAC direct?

FitsAir and SriLankan Airlines.

What is the time difference between Colombo and Dhaka?

Dhaka is 30 minutes ahead of Colombo: a CMB departure at noon is 12:30 local time in DAC.

Dhaka to Colombo: the return flight (DAC–CMB)

All 2 airlines also fly DAC–CMB nonstop.

Airlines flying CMB–DAC nonstop

Airline	Usually takes off (CMB time)	Type	Alliance	Notes
FitsAir 8D	—	full-service	—	—
SriLankan Airlines UL	—	full-service	oneworld	—

One-stop alternatives to flying CMB–DAC nonstop

One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.

Via Chennai (MAA) with IndiGo: 2,260 km (1,410 mi) flown, 5% further than nonstop.

CMB–DAC route map

Great-circle distance 2,170 km (1,350 mi). Illustrative route, not an actual flight track.

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

Bandaranaike Colombo (CMB), Colombo. In our data, 32 airlines fly nonstop from CMB to 48 destinations.

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Arrival

Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport

Hazrat Shahjalal (DAC), Dhaka.

Weather in Dhaka vs Colombo

Dhaka is warmer than Colombo in 7 months and cooler in 4; the biggest gap is in January (25°C against 31°C). In October it averages 32°C in Dhaka and 30°C in Colombo.

Average daily high and low temperature in Dhaka, °C
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec

Dhaka	25°	28°	33°	34°	33°	32°	31°	32°	32°	32°	30°	26°
Colombo	31°	32°	32°	32°	32°	31°	30°	30°	30°	30°	31°	31°

Average daily highs. Climate normals from Climate of Dhaka and Colombo (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA), which cite the national weather services.

Onward from Dhaka

Places you can't fly to nonstop from CMB, but can from DAC — for a stopover or a second leg.

Related routes

Sources

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en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01

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